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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | January - April, December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1293 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $732 | $780 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $87 | $158 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $131 | $240 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $18 | $53 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $16 | $24 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $21 | $61 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $14 | $33 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $19 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $73 | $50 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $15 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $20 | $37 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |